Below are some of the NKC recommendations on strategies to promote knowledge systems of traditional medicine. Select the correct one.
- Transform Traditional Medical Education
- Strengthen Research on Traditional Health Systems
- Strengthen Pharmacopoeial Standards
- Increase Quality and Quantity of Clinical Trials& Certification
- Digitize Traditional Knowledge
What are the activities of National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (NIIPM)?
- It has become necessary to create a seperate tribunal with jurisdiction over disputes in all aspects of IPR and develop a pool of competent judges who are trained in the legal as well as the technical aspects of IPR
- The IPR Tribunal should be designed to deal with the appeals arising from the decisions of IP offices
- Incase of appeals where issues to be decided involve technical considerations, the tribunal should consist of three judges having considerable experience in law, where at least two of them also have technical qualifications
Find the correct statement among the following statements regarding NSSSF in Creation of Knowledge, one of the 5 Key Aspects of NKC.
- The Chairman , Vice-Chairman and members of the Governing Board should be appointed by the Prime Minister
- The Governing Board of the Foundation should have a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and 8-10 members.
- The Chairmanship and Vice-Chairmanship of NSSSF should rotate between the sciences and the social sciences
The objective of National Science and Social Science Foundation (NSSSF) will be to
- Develop a Scientific temper
- Ensure that science and technology are maximally used for betterment of the lives of our people
- Suggest policy initiative to make India a leader in the Creation and use of new knowledge in all areas of natural ,physical, agricultural, health, and social sciences.
Choose the correct statement from the following regarding working group formed as part of medical education
- The primary function of the Standing Committee will be to ensure that medical practice and teaching are updated and revised regularly and minimum quality standards are maintained
- There is a need to reserve post-graduate seats for graduates who have worked in rural areas for at least three years
- The role of Accredited Social Health Activities(ASHA) needs to be re conceptualized within this framework, and ASHA must be viewed as an accessible and effective health worker
Find the correct statement among the following statements about Higher Education.
- Establish an Independent Regulatory Authority for Higher Education (IRAHE)
- IRAHE would have a chairperson and 6 members
- The Chairperson and the members of the IRAHE would be appointed by the Prime Minister based on the recommendation of a Search Committee
- The tenure of the Chairperson and members would be 6 years
NKC constituted a working group of experts including distinguished members of the Bar Council under the Chairmanship of
- KC Neogy
- Justice M. Jagannadha Rao
- Justice P.K Koshi
- Justice Narayana Moorthy
What is mentioned about the importance of education in the knowledge concept of NKC?
- Early childhood education is extremely important and must be universalized
- The system of school inspection needs to be revitalized in most states
- Measures are required to ensure greater enrolment and retention of girl students
- It is important to develop and and nature leadership for managing schools
What recommendations did NKC make for literacy?
- Ensure greater funds for the National Literacy Mission(NLM)
- Encourage the NLM to shift to creating Continuing Education Centers in both rural and urban areas
- Create synergies between NLM and the proposed Skill Development Mission
In order to increase openness accnd enhance accessibility, NKC recommends the creation of We portals. What has the commission recommended in this context?
- Create National Portals for the basic needs
- Establishment Procedures
- ENCOURAGE Collaborative Funding
- Enhance internet Penetration and access
What is the recommendation made by NKC for developing a Health Information Network? Find the correct one in the following.
- Initiate Development of Indian Health Information Network
- Establish National standards for Clinical Technology and Health Informatics
- Create a Common Electronic Health Record(EHR).
- Create Appropriate Policy Framework to Product Health Data of Citizens.
Be a part of the knowledge network, NKC held detailed discussions with the office of PSA to Govt of India. What are the key recommendations made as a result?
- Interconnect all knowledge institutions throughout the country, through an electronic digital broadband network with adequate capabilities.
- The network will be based on Internet Protocol and Multi - Packet Labeled Service technology
- A Special Purpose Vehicle consisting of major stakeholders should manage the day to day working
- Security of data along with privacy and confidentiality to be ensured
- One time capital support to be given to user institutions to set up a high speed Local Area Network
Which of the following is the recommendation of NKC which formulated strategies in the field of Library and Information Services (LIS)?
- Set up a National Commission on Libraries
- Prepare a National Census of all Libraries
- Set up a Central Library Board
- Encourage Public-Private Partnerships in LIS Development
What are the main recommendations made by the NKC as a result of the working group formed under the leadership of Dr. Jayanthi Ghosh?
- Promote printed as well as virtual publication of works on translations studies
- Provide quality training and education for translators
- Project Indian languages and literature within South Asia and outside through high-quality translation
- Organize annual national conferences on translation to take stock of activities and initiatives in the field
Choose the correct one among the following statements regarding language under Access to Knowledge
- A National Testing Service (NTS) for certification of language competence as well as recruitment of language teachers should be set up
- Knowledge Clubs could be formed to discuss and disseminate knowledge
- State Government would need to be equal partners in the implementation of this idea.
Find the correct one from the following statements related to Right to Education at NKC
- The 86th Constitutional amendment act made the right to Education a Fundamental Right
- A central legislation should be enacted along the lines of the Panchayati Raj Act, requiring the states to enact Right to education Bills within a specified time period.
- There has been recent progress in providing more access to financial supports through the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
The National Knowledge commission focused on five important aspects of knowledge. What are they?
- Enhancing access to knowledge
- Reinvigorating institutions where knowledge concepts are imparted
- Creating a world class environment for creation of knowledge
- Promoting applications of knowledge for sustained and inclusive growth
- Using knowledge applications in efficient delivery of public services
In which areas did NKC recommend in 2016?
- School Education
- Engineering Education
- More Talented Students in Maths and Science
- Knowledge Applications in Agriculture
- Entrepreneurship
In which areas NKC recommendation was made in 2007?
- Health Information Network , Portals, Open Educational Resources
- Legal Education, Medical Education, Management Education
- Open and Distance Education , Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation
- Traditional Health Systems, Legal Framework for Public Funded Research
In which areas NKC recommendation was made in 2016?
- Libraries, Translation, Language
- National Knowledge Network, Right to Education, Vocational education & Training, Higher Education
- National Science and Social, Science Foundation, E-governance
Choose the correct statement about Sam pithroda from the following statements.
- He was the founder and first Chairman of India's Telecom Commission
- He is also a founding commissioner of the United Nations Broadband Commission for Digital Development
- He is the founding Chairman of 5 non-profit organizations including, the Indian Food bank, The Global Knowledge Initiative and The Institute of Transdisciplinary health.
Some information about the methodology of NKC is given below Select the correct one.
- Identification of key areas
- Identification of diverse stakeholders and understanding major issues
- Consultation with administrative Ministries & the planning Commission
- Coordinating and following up implementation of proposals
Below is the information about the organization of National Knowledge Commission. Find the mistake in it.
- All members perform their duties on a part-time basis and do not claim any remuneration
- NKC consists of 10 members, including the Chairman
- The members are assisted in their duties by a small Technical Support Staff. The Commission is also free to co-operate experts to assist in the management of its tasks
- The Planning Commission is the nodal agency for the NKC for planning and budgeting purposes as well as for handling parliament submission or responses
Select the correct one among the following statements regarding National Knowledge Commission. The term of reference of NKC are;
- Promote creation of knowledge is Science &Technology laboratories
- Improve the management of institutions engaged in intellectual property Rights.
- Promote knowledge applications in Agriculture and Industry.
The National Knowledge Commission (NKC)c was constituted on
- 2005 June 10
- 2005 June 13
- 2005 May 10
- 2006 June 13
Who among the following are the members of the Kothari Commission?
- Prof. D.S Kothari
- J.P NAIK
- J.F MCDOUGALL
Find below what is included in the second part of the Kothari Commission report.
- It deals with different stages and sectors of education
- It deals with general aspects of educational reconstruction common to all stages and sectors of education
- Chapter ⅩⅥ discusses programmes of science education and research